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The Panther WaterCar $139,000 or $172,000

• CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: I originally featured the Panther WaterCar in 2013. It was priced at $135k at the time. Mike spotted a video of it on Facebook yesterday, so I took another look at the website. The WaterCar is now priced at $139,000 for the basic vehicle or $172,000 for the custom version. Check out the video here.  The company also recently introduced a Fire Rescue Vehicle: https://www.watercar.com/fire-rescue

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According to the website, “Builders of The Most Fun Vehicle on the Planet! In 1999, WaterCar started as a personal challenge to build the world’s fastest amphibious vehicle. Our early WaterCars were purpose-built vehicles, to be very fast on both land and water. After January, 2010, when WaterCar established the Guinness amphibious speed record with our Python model, our attention turned to reliability and we began designing a vehicle to offer to the public. Fourteen years, countless successes and failures, 27 patents and untold labor hours later, our personal challenge has been achieved.

The Panther, our first WaterCar to be offered to the public, was created by our WaterCar team which is made up of top designers and technicians from around the world.

Throughout the Panther’s development, the commitment was to engineer a versatile amphibious vehicle built with proven off-the-shelf components that are recognizable throughout the automotive and marine industry. Our WaterCar team has achieved that goal.”

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Gary’s Jeep Collection @ Jeep Truck

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Mark’s posted an article about Gary’s jeep collection over at jeeptruck.com. Here’s a quick look at his collection:

“I thought I’d send some Pics of Mom, Pop and Baby Willys. Mom, of course, being the 49 2×4. Pop, the 51 4×4 (with the flat-nose front) 305 sbc with rebuilt 700r-4 with the 208 case, new driveshafts, etc. And last but not least, Wudy the little green 2-A.”

Learn more at jeeptruck.com

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Triang Toy Windup Jeep on eBay

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This doesn’t have it’s key.

“Vintage Tinplate Military Jeep. Measures approx. 3″ long.
Has a clockwork motor (but no key is present!). I tried testing it with one of my keys and the motor does need a bit of a service as it’s not running properly.
Overall in good vintage condition with some light signs of age/play related wear.”

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2013 4th of July Parade Entries Bethany Beach, DE

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Joe wrote, “This was the parade entry for the Ft. Miles (DE) Historical Association, 261st Coast Artillery.  All the old war horses with military veterans aboard were well received by the thousands in attendance along the parade route.”

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U.S. Army Miniature Jeep No. 1262

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Listed as a Wyandotte Wooden Jeep on the eBay ad, a reader points out in the comments it is actually a “U.S. Army Miniature Jeep No. 1262” manufactured by the Wood Commodities Corp. New York City U.S.A.

It’s not in perfect shape, but it’s a neat little wooden jeep.

“NICE WYANDOTTE WORLD WAR II WOODEN JEEP
DURING THE SUSPENSION OF MAKING METAL AND STEEL TOYS DUE TO THE WAR EFFORT WYANDOTTE MADE A FEW WOODEN TOYS INCLUDING THIS NICE JEEP.
MEASURES 12” LONG
TOP OF HOOD HAS A STAR AND U.S.A. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE IS MARKED W.D. 63
FRONT LICENSE SAY X ZII 4-M REAR HAS U.S.A. W.D
MADE COMPLETELY OF WOOD
THIS IS A VERY HARD TO FIND WYANDOTTE TOY AND IS WONDERFUL FOR BEING SOME 70 YEARS OLD”

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1945 United States Rubber Company Ad on eBay

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This 1945 notes that the lessons learned from creating US Royal tires for the military are reflected in the company’s new U.S. Royal DeLuxe Tires.

“Here is a hard to find original advertisement for The United States Rubber Company. This great old WWII era Ad was removed from a vintage 1945 Magazine.

Page is about 10 inches by 12 1/2 inches with the actual ad perhaps a bit smaller. Condition of this 68+ year old Ad is excellent.”

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Overloon Liberty Park Museum in Netherlands

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UPDATE: I thought this was in Belgium, but Charles correct me (thanks!).

Charles shared these pictures from the Overloon Liberty Park Museum in Netherlands. The park contains over 150 vehicles and looks to consist of several different museums. You can see the museum’s location on this map.  Many more photos of the museum are viewable through google images.

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Negatives From Borrego Desert on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old Images Jeeping • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Marc spotted these great negatives showing the Borrego Desert in California.

“This auction is for TWELVE original, vintage an early c.1950’s B/W film photo negatives showing people with old cars Jeeps on Borrego desert in San Diego
,or Imperial County.The negative was converted to positive to see the image.Enlarged at a scan for better viewing.As shown at a scans.Please see DETAILED scans for condition.Payments: Pay Pal.Please note: Pay Pal payment must be received within 7 days from the auction closed.Shipping: buyer pays for shipping and insurance (optional below $25.00).Items will be combine to save on shipping charges.Thank You and good luck.PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE EARLY NEGATIVES.”

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